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Veloce 13th in keiren

Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain competes in the Men's Keirin Track Cycling Final on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 7, 2012 in London, England.

Photograph by: Harry How
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LONDON — Joseph Veloce of St. Catharines was fourth in his first heat and fourth in the repechage to finish 13th overall in the men’s keirin competition. It was the 23-year-old Veloce's first Olympics.

“The experience has been great, I learned a lot,” Veloce said. “I had great form ... well, good form. Ultimately it didn’t go the way I wanted. I think I just need more experience racing keirin to get tactics down and hopefully improve for next time.”

Veloce said he learned that while keirin riders “have to be patient, you have to really commit when you make a move.”

Chris Hoy of Great Britain won the even to become the most decorated Olympian in British history, with six gold medals.